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The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City wishes to remind the traveling
public that as of January 31, 2008, all adult travelers will
be required to present both proof of citizenship, such as
a birth certificate, and proof of identity, such as a driver’s
license OR a U.S. Passport OR SENTRI/NEXUS/FAST card, when
entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry.
This requirement results from implementation of the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and applies to U.S., Canadian
and Bermudian citizens.
Currently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers
may accept oral declarations of citizenship from U.S. and
Canadian citizens seeking entry into the United States through
a land or sea border. However, as of January 31, 2008:
- Oral declarations of citizenship alone will no longer
be acceptable;
- U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need
to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s
license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth
certificate or naturalization certificate;
- Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present
proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate;
- Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS,
SENTRI and FAST - will continue to be accepted for cross-border
travel.
Aside from U.S., Canadian, and Bermudian citizens, document
requirements for other travelers will not be affected by this
change. There is NO change in entry requirements for Mexican
nationals. DHS will be issuing a notice in the Federal Register
announcing this change.
For more information on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
and acceptable travel documents for entry into the United
States of America, please see the joint press release from
the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security
at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2007/dec/96151.htm;
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html;
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1196711811270.shtm
and
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/land_travel/
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